The RCP welcomes the ambitions set out in the government’s vision for clinical research published today, especially its commitment that clinical research is embedded in everyday care and is ‘everyone’s business across the NHS’.
Dr Rachel Hall, head of research at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, describes how her trust built up research infrastructure and the impact this has had on patients and staff.
Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Sam Rice, a consultant physician in Llanelli, and Kimberley Littlemore, creative director at eHealth Digital Media Ltd, worked together to develop a series of educational films about diabetes.
Consultant physician Dr Justyna Witczak discusses her career so far, the barriers to research in smaller hospitals, and the importance of protected time for clinical research.
Dr Ben Prudon, respiratory consultant at University Hospital of North Tees, reflects on the experience and impact of early involvement in the RECOVERY trial for patients with COVID-19.
Allyson Arnold, chief operating officer of the British Heart Foundation Clinical Research Collaborative, explains why this model can spur cardiovascular clinical research – and how clinicians can become involved.
Launched today, the RCP's new Research Hub is the RCP's one-stop shop for supporting physicians to become more involved in research and develop their career.
Dr Sunil Nedungayil, associate medical director for the Healthy Ageing Programme at Northern Health Science Alliance, explains how he is using research to drive improvements in bone health for patients in the north of England.
